SCOZZAFAVA OUT OF RACE, HOFFMAN ONE ON ONE
Dede Scozzafava, the Republican and Independence parties candidate in the 23rd Congressional District, is suspending her campaign and releasing her supporters.
The state Assemblywoman has not backed either of her two opponents in the race, Doug Hoffman or Bill Owens.
Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the pro-life Susan B. Anthony List, issued a statement Saturday night regarding Ms. Scozzafava's announcement. (in part)
"On behalf of conservative voters, activists, and volunteers across the district, I call on the national GOP to finally throw its full support and resources behind Doug Hoffman for Congress. A Hoffman victory is within sight."
Today, Sunday Republican National Chairman Michael Steele endorsed Doug Hoffman
Full statement by RINO Scozzafava
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20091031/BLOGS09/910319996/BLOGS09
Statement of Endorsement of Hoffman by Steele
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/10/31/rnc-commends-scozzafava-endorses-hoffman/